Since Shining Rock Golf Club opened back in 2010 the 6,735-yard championship layout has been placed on as many “must play” lists as any public course in New England. The golf course sits on 146- acres of rolling terrain with vistas from virtually every hole on the course that rival any in the Northeast. For the third year in a row “The Rock” has been named as one of the Top 25 Publi… Read More
We fell in love with Royal Isabela the moment we began that first round during a sneak preview with co-owner Stanley and his dog Dumas in 2010. Only the rough course was open with a shell of a clubhouse; no casitas, restaurant, or villas yet built. The property and vision foretold of the spectacular compound that was to unfold and we yearned to return. Fast-forward to 2/11/13 when the wind… Read More
Just off route 495, near Gillette Stadium and the Lafayette House, there sits 45 holes of beautiful golf course. However, until now they were not owned and operated by a golf family. Wentworth Hills Country Club and Heather Hill Country Club are now owned and operated by a family with over 30 years in the golf business. Constant Poholek, his sister Karen Finocchi and brother-in-law Elmo Fin… Read More
If you are a golfer and you love the game then finding the perfect place to hang your spikes is sometimes one of the most difficult decisions to make. Today players who enjoy private club membership have a multitude of choices with so many private clubs looking for members. Lets face it if your joining a private club then you are obviously looking to play more golf, so choose to play on a… Read More
The Accenture Match Play was put on hold due to snowfall at Dove Mountain while the Ladies Symetra Pro-Am was oversold at Longbow in view of Red Mountain and we headed for reassignment to McDowell Mountain Golf Club. Formerly known as The Sanctuary, it has been transformed by a new “Phil”-osophy. Phil Mickelson and Steve Loy acquired the operating rights to this stunning Scottsdale course, s… Read More
FORT MYERS, Fla. – I have two recurring golf dreams, one within reach, and one being the impossible dream.
My favorite involves turning 50; playing golf on the Champions Tour, while depositing huge paychecks with lots of zeros. If dreams come true, this ranks No. 1 from fantasyland!
The more realistic dream involves Fiddlesticks Country Club, a private, gated 36-hole country club situated in F… Read More
Maine-based Harris Golf owns and operates nine golf clubs throughout that state—including the award-winning Sunday River Golf Club. The company hangs its hat on a concept it calls “preservation”. Harris’s mantra is Preserving the game of a lifetime… while protecting the environment in which it is played. “It’s a dual mission for us,” says Matt Barnard, a spokesperson for the com… Read More
Brookside's motto is a public golf course with a private club feel. Our goal is to make your golfing experience as enjoyable as possible. Service and a friendly atmosphere are our staff's first priorities. This picturesque course was originally designed by Michael Hurdzan in 1986, and later refined by John Sanford in 1996. Our golf course offers wonderful views, excellent conditions, and unbeat… Read More
by Jim Buckley
Located off of Route 100 in Killington Vermont sits one of the nicest mountain courses that you can play in New England. GMN has everything that you head north for: mountain views on every hole. If you are looking for tight fairways, beautifully manicured greens, breath taking views and the sweet smell of tall pines look no further then Green Mountain National! While waiti… Read More
by Matt Hoeske
Sterling National Country Club (SNCC), Sterling, MA offers a championship-level, visually spectacular golf course along with a family-friendly, private golf club experience. With an unparalleled natural setting, beautiful pool complex, outstanding course and elegant dining, Sterling National has defined itself as the premier private golf and country club in Central Massachusett… Read More
